Meaning of Dedra
and the Origins of this baby name
Meaning 
The name Dedra has the following meaning:
Sorrow and grief. This name manifests in Irish mythology as the most beautiful woman in Ireland, whose complicated love life became tragic, leading to several deaths, including her own. Its usage dates from the 1920s, and remains popular only in Britain. The beauty of the name outweighs its unauspiciousness, hence it still remains a considerably good choice for many parents.
It is a female name, suitable for baby girls.
Popularity 
As a baby girl name, Dedra is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.
The following chart shows the popularity of the name Dedra in the USA, over the past 100 years.
Origins 
Related names 
Variants 
The name Dedra is a variant of Deirdre. Other popular variants of the name Deirdre are: Deadra, Dede, Dedra, Deedra, Deedre, Deidra (English), Deidre (English), Diedra, Diedre, Diedrey, Dierdre
Style 
We think the name Dedra should fall under the following style category: The 70's. See other The 70's girl names
Impression 
Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Dedra to be: A quiet girl who is a romanticIn one word, you might describe Dedra as a(n) " romantic" person. See other "romantic" names for girls.
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